Boy Scouts from Troops 332 and 121 and Pack 84 had an opportunity to participate in local government at the East Rockaway village board meeting on Feb. 13. As part of the annual Good Government Night, the scouts took on the roles of village officials. They approved minutes, shared reports and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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By Melissa Koenig
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2/22/17
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Because of a major snowstorm, the Malverne and West Hempstead school districts, as well as Our Lady of Lourdes, Grace Lutheran and St. Thomas the Apostle schools, all canceled classes and activities on Thursday.
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2/9/17
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The East Rockaway Public Library will hold community craft night on Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Community members can try their hands at different crafts such as coloring, soap making, painting, jewelry …
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1/25/17
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The MacArthur High School gymnasium was packed with students, faculty, administrators and alumni who were ready to watch teens from Levittown, North Wantagh and Seaford bounce around on Jan. 18.
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By Rebecca Anderson
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1/24/17
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Friday flicks
The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library will screen “The Guilt Trip” on Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. The movie stars Barbra Streisand, Seth Rogan and Joleen Renee, and follows an inventor …
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1/11/17
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Locals gathered at Sip This on Rockaway Avenue on Dec. 26 to boast their knowledge of the popular NBC television show “The Office,” at the coffee shop’s semi-regular trivia night, which has blossomed into a community staple.
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By Nick Ciccone
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1/5/17
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A good time was in the cards on November 19 when Temple Am Echad of Lynbrook hosted its annual Monte Carlo night.
The event included D.J. music, hors D’oeuvres, dessert, a silent auction, …
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11/30/16
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Rabbi Eli Goodman walked around City Hall on Nov. 6 with a Torah in his hands, as residents touched and kissed the sacred artifact that survived Kristallnacht — also known as Night of the Broken Glass — during which thousands of Jewish shops and synagogues were destroyed throughout Germany and Austria.
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By Ben Strack
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11/10/16
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Paint Night at East Rockaway Recreation, Thursday, Nov. 17 from 7-9 p.m. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. Fee is $25. Must pre-register. 17 John St. For more information, call (516) …
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11/9/16
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Exhibits and more...
A Feast for the EyesAn exhibit that explores how food has inspired art. Through a wide variety of media, eclectic portrayals of food, restaurants, cafes, shops, parties, and …
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9/14/16
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